We all know how frustrating it is to open your inbox and be greeted with overflowing junk emails. Your workday just started, and already it’s stressful and overwhelming. Unfortunately, these spammy emails are so much more than just productivity killers. They can also be malicious attempts to steal your sensitive business information or corrupt your […]
When you think of a cybercriminal, you probably think of an evil mastermind sitting behind a computer, launching sophisticated attacks over the internet. While some of today’s cybercriminals do use advanced technologies, many simply use the phone to trick their victims. Unlike other attacks, fewer security technologies can detect and stop a malicious text message. […]
You may think that cybercriminals are less likely to attack your company because you operate a small business. But, unfortunately, that “not much to steal” mindset is entirely incorrect. According to a study analyzing cybersecurity threats in America, 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, and 60% of those who fall victim to a cyberattack go out of business […]
When you store employee data such as social security numbers, bank information, addresses, and medical records, you are responsible for protecting this information. However, knowing how to protect employee data can be difficult. Cybercriminals are a constant threat not only a threat to your business but also to your employees. Therefore, you need to establish […]
When you think about cybersecurity, you think about defending your business and personal information against hackers who use vulnerabilities in technology to attack data networks. However, another way into an organization’s network involves taking advantage of human weakness. This is known as social engineering. What is a Social Engineering Attack? An attacker uses human interaction […]
The safety of your network’s information is imperative to the success of your business. Often, a big IT disaster started as a minor problem that went undetected. Catching these issues as early as possible is the key to keeping company employees productive. If you neglect your security, every minute of downtime could result in a loss of revenue […]
Businesses of all sizes are taking advantage of the many benefits that come with moving company data and applications to the cloud. Whether you’re looking to cut your company’s carbon footprint or you need to protect sensitive data, cloud computing can help. What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing is a method for gaining on-demand access […]
Cybercriminals continue to evolve and develop new creative ways to fool people. Personalized scams have become more prevalent in the last couple of years. These types of phishing scams are harder to recognize since they seem so authentic. Cybercriminals find or purchase information about millions of people, then use that information to personalize their attacks. The […]
You may not realize it, but cybercriminals constantly find new vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the software people use every day. This software may run your computer, could be the mobile apps you use on your smartphone, or perhaps even the software in your baby monitor or other devices in your home. Attackers take advantage of these software […]
Have you ever seen an ad online that seemed too good to be true? The price is super low, or the products available are out of stock everywhere else. It’s good to be skeptical, as more and more scam ads are popping up and leaving customers with no product, or a sub-par version of the […]